PYLE Audio DVR-940HX-S User Manual

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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.

VRW2262 - A

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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

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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

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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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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:

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Using the remote control

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   *4   *4  *4  *4 

programs

Recording of Copy-

 

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

*12

*11

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 *6

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*14

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*12

 *6 

*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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*12

*11

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.



–

 REC

INPUT

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

SELECT

COPY

LIVE TV

DVR-940HX-S

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Connecting up02

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



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 up 02

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.

EXT. HDD

 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.



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)

4 5 76

 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

14 15 16 17 18

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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Controls and displays 03

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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Controls and displays03

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)

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(best quality).

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(standard play).

LP / SLP

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(long play) or

SLP

(super-long play).

EP / SEP

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(extended play) or

)

extended play).

SEP

(super-

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(manual recording level) mode.

6 Character display

7R / RW

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

8 PL

(page 98) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.

2 3

(page 149) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

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Controls and displays 03



Remote control

STANDBY/ON

(DVR-940HX-S)

HDD/DVD

1 12

STOP

PAUSE

PREV NEXT

4 5

8 9

TOP MENU

NAVIGATOR

CHANNEL

–

CHANNEL

A.TV/D.TV

PAUSE

LIVE TV

AUDIO

PQRS

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

HELP

REC

STOP REC

INFO

HOME MENU

DISC

GUIDE

ENTER

RETURN/EXIT

CM SKIP

CM BACK

15 16

TV/DVD

COPY

TEXT

ONE TOUCH

TIMER

REC

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

ABC DEF

JKLGHI MNO

DISPLAY

WXYZ

TUV

CLEAR CLEAR

TV CONTROL

CHANNEL

VOLUME

OPEN

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2 PLAY

(page 81)

Press to start playback.



PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.



STOP

(page 81)

Press to stop playback.



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.

 (page 87)

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

/

/

(page 88) 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.

3 HELP

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

4 DISC NAVIGATOR MENU

(page 83)

(page 86, 98)

/ TOP

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

///

and ENTER (Smart Jog)

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press

ENTER

to select the currently

highlighted option. When using the Smart Jog, turn it lighty

to avoid pressing down on the cursor keys.

While watching D.TV press

ENTER

display the Channel List screen.

CM BACK (commercial back)

Turn the Smart Jog counter-clockwise during playback to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing.

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

Turn the Smart Jog clockwise during playback to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing.

CHANNEL +/–

(page 69) While stopped, turn the Smart Jog to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

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6 A.TV / D.TV

Press to switch between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The and

D.TV

indicators on the front panel show

which is selected.

7 Colour buttons

(RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE)

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

8 PAUSE LIVE TV

(page 75) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.

9 AUDIO

(page 70, 71, 91, 92) Press to change the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

SUBTITLE

(page 91) Press to display/change the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

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

ANGLE

(page 92) Press to switch camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

10 Number buttons, CLEAR, +

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

Use

CLEAR

to clear an entry and start again.

11 TV CONTROL buttons

(page 153) After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

12 HDD/DVD

(page 73) Press to select the hard disk (HDD or HDD2) or DVD for recording and playback.

A.TV

13 Recording controls



REC

Press to start recording. Press

(page 73)

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

When the red action button is visible in a

GUIDE Plus+

screen, use for One-

Button-Record.



STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

14 INFO

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

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

15 GUIDE

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

16 HOME MENU

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

17 RETURN/EXIT

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

Also press to exit the MHEG application.

18 TIMER REC

(page 45)

Press to set a timer recording from the

GUIDE Plus+

REC MODE

system.

(page 72) Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

19 ONE TOUCH COPY

(page 110) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the (internal) HDD.

20 INPUT SELECT

(page 78) Press to change the input to use for recording.

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Controls and displays 03

21 MENU

(page 83) Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.

When in the GUIDE Plus+

system, use to

jump directly to the Menu bar.

22 DISPLAY

(page 93) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

23 TEXT

Press to start the MHEG application display, if available, while watching a digital channel

(UK only)

24 TV/DVD

Press to switch between ‘TV mode’, in which you get the picture and sound from the TV’s tuner, and ‘DVD mode’, in which you get picture and sound from the recorder’s tuner (or an external input).

Remote control

1 11

3 14

5 15

TIMER REC

(DVR-545HX-S)

STANDBY/ON



TOP MENU

NAVIGATOR

BACK

PAUSE RETURN/EDIT

STOP REC

REC MODE

AUDIO

SHIFT CLEAR

DISC

HOME MENU INFOPAUSE LIVE TV

ENTER

PLAYREC STOP

PREV NEXT

//

SUBTITLE

OPEN

CHANNEL

HELP

ANGLE

PLAY MODE

OPEN

HDD/DVD

ONE TOUCH COPY

INPUT SELECT

GUIDE

A.TV/D.TV

TV/DVD

DISPLAY

12 13

SKIP

18 19

TEXT

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2 PAUSE LIVE TV

(page 75) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.

3 DISC NAVIGATOR MENU

(page 83)

(page 86, 98)

/ TOP

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

///

and ENTER

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press

ENTER

to select the currently

highlighted option. While watching D.TV press

ENTER

display the Channel List screen.

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CM BACK (commercial back)

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

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

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

5 PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.

6 Recording controls



REC

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

When the red action button is visible in a GUIDE Plus+

Button-Record.



Press to stop recording.

7 Colour buttons

(RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE)

TIMER REC

Hold recording from the GUIDE Plus+

system.

A.TV / D.TV

Hold analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The indicators on the front panel show which is selected.



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

STOP REC

SHIFT

 (page 87)

screen, use for One-

(page 45)

and press to set a timer

and press to switch between

(page 73)

A.TV

and

D.TV

/

/

(page 88) 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.

9 Number buttons, CLEAR

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

Use

CLEAR

to clear an entry and start

again.

REC MODE

Hold

(page 72)

SHIFT

and press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

AUDIO

(page 70, 71, 91, 92)

Hold

SHIFT

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

SUBTITLE

Hold

(page 91)

SHIFT

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

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

ANGLE

Hold

SHIFT

(page 92)

and press to switch camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

PLAY MODE

Hold

SHIFT

mode (search, repeat, program play,

(page 88)

and press to change the play

etc.).

10 SHIFT

Use to access functions on the remote printed in green.

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11 HDD/DVD (page 73) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for recording and playback.

12 INFO

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

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

13 HOME MENU

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

14 GUIDE

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

15 RETURN/EXIT

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

Also press to exit the MHEG application. 16  PLAY (page 81)

Press to start playback.  STOP (page 81)

Press to stop playback.

17  PREV  NEXT

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

When GUIDE Plus+

is displayed, use

to display the previous/next page. CHANNEL +/– (page 69)

Press to change the channel of the builtin TV tuner.

18 HELP

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

19 TV/DVD

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

21 INPUT SELECT (page 78) Press to change the input to use for recording.

22 MENU (page 83) Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.

When in the GUIDE Plus+

system, use to

jump directly to the Menu bar. 23 DISPLAY (page 93)

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

TEXT

Hold SHIFT and press to start the MHEG application display, if available, while watching a digital channel (UK only).

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Getting started04

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

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

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

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

STANDBY/ON



2 Switch on the recorder.

When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 137).

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

ENTER

3 Choose a language (then press ENTER).

ENTER

4 Start the Setup Navigator.

Setting

Complete this setup before you

Line System

start using your recorder.

r Save

Start

Cancel

Navigator

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

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



to select

ENTER

to exit the Setup

Cancel

Navigator.

ENTER

5 Select an Aerial Power

setting

for the built-in digital tuner.

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

•

Auto

: power is only supplied when this

recorder is on.

•

Off

: power is never supplied to the

aerial.

ENTER

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

• Select

Do not set

if you want to skip D.TV channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example), then skip to step

below.

Initial Setup

Basic

Digital Tuner

Analogue Tuner

Video In/O ut

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Note

1 If the recorder does not accept the On or

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

Language

Clock Setting

Input Line System

Pow er Save

HELP EPG

Pause Live TV Setup Navigat or

Setup Navigat or

ENTER

7 Select your country.

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

Auto

setting (the highlight jumps back to

Off

), check that the antenna

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Getting started 04

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

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

• If no new channels were found a message appears asking if you want to scan again. Check the aerial connection before selecting skip to step

ENTER

below.)

Yes

. (If you select No,

8 Select the analog TV (A.TV) Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto Scan’ or

‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’.

Setting

Auto Channel Setting

Line System

r Save

English

Auto Scan

Download from TV

Navigator

Do not Set

Navigator

• Select

Do not set

if you want to skip channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example).

• You can only use the

feature if this recorder is connected

Download from

to your TV using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable via the

AV1(RGB)-TV

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

ENTER

• Select your country.

Setting

Country Selection

Line System

r Save

Country

• Auto-tuning channels

The

Auto Scan

option automatically scans

and sets the channel presets.

Tun ing

32/99

Cancel

• Downloading channels from your TV

Use the

Download from TV

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

Downloading Pr 5

32/99

Cancel

ENTER

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

manually.

If the clock was already set from a D.TV channel in step

, this step is skipped.

Setting

Clock Setting

Line System

Auto

r Save

Auto

Manual

• Auto clock setting

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

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

Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Line System

Date

r Save

Time

Navigator

Clock Set CH

–– / –– / ––––

–– : ––

Pr 1

Start

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

to proceed.

Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Line System

Date

SUN 01 / 01 / 2006

r Save

Time

Navigator

Clock Set CH

11 : 20

Pr 1

Start

If the time could not be set automatically, press

RETURN/EXIT

to go

back to the previous screen and select

Manual

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Getting started04

• Manual clock setting

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

Use the

/

buttons to set your

time zone.

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

Setting

Manual Clock Setting

Line System

Time Zone

r Save

Navigator

Summer Time

Navigator

Off

Press  then use the

England London

/

1/2

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

Select On if you are currently using summer time.

Setting

Manual Clock Setting

Line System

Time Zone

r Save

Navigator

Summer Time

Navigator

England London

1/2

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

Setting

Line System

r Save

Navigator

• Use the

Manual Clock Setting

Date

Time

Time Zone

Summer Time

/

01 / /01

00 : 00

England London

buttons to change the

2/2

2006SUN

value in the highlighted field.

• Use the

/

buttons to move from one

field to another.

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

RETURN/EXIT

ENTER

10 Select the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) type to use.

•

GUIDE Plus+

Plus+ EPG (see also

GUIDE Plus+® system

: Use the Gemstar GUIDE

Setting up the

on page 40 and

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide

•

Digital EPG

on page 44).

: Use the SI EPG (program information broadcast together with digital channels).

• If no channels were found when scanning for digital TV channels then this screen does not appear and the EPG is set according to the country set in step

above.

ENTER

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

Setting

TV Screen Size

Line System

r Save

Wide (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

ENTER

12 Select whether or not your TV is compatible with progressive scan

video.

Setting

Progressive

Line System

r Save

Compatible

Not Compatible

Navigator

Don't Know

Navigator

• Note that progressive scan video is only output through the

AV1(RGB)-TV

connector and the component video outputs.

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Setting

ENTER

13 Press to continue after reading the HDD caution.

Setting

In the event of HDD failure, recordings may be lost or normal playback/recording may

Line System

not be possible.

r Save

As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD failure, we recommend to use the HDD only as temporary storage media.

Navigator

Please copy recordings you want to keep to recordable DVD.

Press ENTER to continue.

ENTER

14 Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit the Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you

want to start again.

Setup is complete!

Line System

Enjoy using your DVD recorder!

r Save

Finish Setup

Navigator

Go Back

Navigator

That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

• If there are blank channels with no station, you can set these to skip using the manual channel setting. See

CH Setting

•

DVR-940HX-S:

on page 140.

A connected external HDD

Manual

cannot be initialized from the Setup Navigator—please refer to

Initialize HDD

on page 132.

For users receiving digital broadcast services

This unit can set its internal clock automatically from digital broadcasts. However, depending on the broadcaster, the clock information received may not be accurate.

Use the following procedure (while the recorder is not recording) to set the clock manually.

HOME MENU

1 Press HOME MENU.

ENTER

2 Select 'Initial Setup' > 'Basic' > 'Clock Setting'.

3 Highlight the time setting.

ENTER

4 Press ENTER to display the manual clock setting screen.

5 Set the correct time.

Return to automatic clock setting

• To return to the automatic clock setting, follow the instructions for 'Replace Channels' (page 138).

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Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system

This section is only applicable if you chose to use the GUIDE Plus+ system as the EPG type in step 10 of the Setup Navigator above.

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

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

setting up

on page 36).

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

Switching on and

GUIDE

1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

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

ENTER

2 Highlight ‘Postal Code’.

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3 Enter your postal

ENTER

code.

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

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

• See

Connecting to a cable box or satellite

receiver

on page 19 for more on using the

supplied G-LINK cable.

• Select

External Receiver 1, 2

press

ENTER

external receiver, use

. You can add further receivers in 2 and

if you need to.)

. (If you have just one

External Receiver

or 3, then

After pressing

ENTER

• Select your reception method (

Terrestrial, Cable

Satellite

• Select your provider (if applicable).

• Select the brand of your external receiver.

• Identify which input your external receiver is connected to.

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

If the channel did not change, select

Yes

to confirm.

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

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

• Press

GUIDE

to display the GUIDE

Plus+ screen.

• Press



use

to highlight the Menu bar, then



to reach the Setup area and

select Setup.

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

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

See also

troubleshooting

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and

on page 59.

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).

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Follow 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

not

leave 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 Music

Spain Tele 5 Analog only

Switzerland Eurosport

UK ITV, Eurosport ITV is analog only. Use

Host channels

Music Factory (TMF)

Factory (TMF), Eurosport

Comments

TMF will be switched off in the near future.

Eurosport if you are a SKY subscriber and you no longer have an analog terrestrial antenna.

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

If digital broadcasts start in your area, please set the

EPG Type Select

the Initial Setup menu to

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

recording

on page 54.

• The front panel display shows receiving data. If you power on the recorder during an EPG download, the download is canceled.

• EPG data may be received several times a day. All updates are automatic.

• When downloading EPG data, the recorder may sound as though it is on. This is normal.

Other

) in the

setting in

Digital EPG

Setting a manual

EPG

when

• 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.

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Checking the downloaded data the following day

GUIDE

1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen.

2 Change the program numbers as you like.

Changing the program numbers allows you to decide the order in which the channels change when stepping through them sequentially. You can do this to group certain channels together, for example.

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

/

buttons to review the list. If you notice that there are channels missing, or that there are channels in the list that you don’t get, go to the Editor screen:

• Press



repeatedly until the Menu bar is

highlighted.

• Press



until

Editor

is highlighted. The main area of the screen now shows a list of channels. Those that are turned

are displayed in the grid; those that are

OFF

are hidden. Use the

///

buttons to move down the list and turn channels

• For any channel that you turn

OFF

as necessary.

, the GUIDE Plus+ system will need to know how it is received (the source) and on which program number. The source may be the built-in tuner of this recorder, or an external receiver. The program number is the number on which the channel can be found on its receiving device/source. The entry in the Editor screen must match this number for correct recording of that channel.

• The above is especially important for the ‘host channel’. Please make sure that the host channel is always switched

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.

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Chapter 5

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide

This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to

GUIDE Plus+

The GUIDE Plus+ system

The GUIDE Plus+® system* is a free, interactive on-screen television

programming guide. program listings for all major channels, onetouch recording, searching by genre, recommendations according to your profile and more. The GUIDE Plus+ system is a convenient way to find out what's on right now or during the coming week, by channel or by genre. The GUIDE Plus+ system also allows you to automatically set your viewing and recording selections quickly and easily.

In order to receive the correct TV listings information for your country or region you need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and ‘download’ the TV listings information. If you haven’t already done this, please turn to

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system

page 40 before proceeding.

* GUIDE Plus+, S G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

The system provides

HOWVIEW

, VIDEO Plus+,

Legal Notice

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY

LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

Note

1 The GUIDE Plus+ system can’t be used when the Input Line System is set to

System

on page 137).

525 System

(see also

Input Line

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Using the GUIDE Plus+ system

All the various features and areas are colourcoded for ease of navigation. All screens (with the exception of some setup screens) have the following common elements:

1 Video window – Allows you to continue

watching the current program while using the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2 Information panels – Display program

promotions or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+ system.

3 Action bar – Colour-coded Action

buttons change function depending on the area.

4 Information box – Shows short

program descriptions or help menus.

5 Menu bar – Gives access to the various

areas of the GUIDE Plus+ system.

6 Grid – Shows TV listings information for

the next seven days by channel and time.

GUIDE Plus+ navigation

The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons you’ll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Key What it does

 REC

GUIDE

/// Use to navigate screens

RED, GREEN,

YELLOW, BLUE

MENU Press to jump directly to the

DVR-940HX-S:

TIMER REC

DVR-545HX-S:

SHIFT + RED

INFO

ENTER Press to conﬁrm a selection

Number buttons

 PREV /  NEXT

 /  Press to select the previous/

Press to set or cancel One Button Recording.

Press to display the GUIDE Plus+ screen (also use to exit).

(highlight an item).

Action buttons that change functionality depending on the Area.

Menu bar.

Press to go directly to the Schedule area.

Press to display extended information for the current program.

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).

next day.

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One-Button-Record

The

RED

anytime you can highlight a program title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV area.

The program name, date, channel, recording start and end times are all set automatically when you set a timer recording using OneButton-Record.

If you need to, you can edit the settings at any time before the recording is due to start (see page 50).

1 Highlight a program title.

Action button (Record) is visible

Editing a scheduled recording

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.

1 Highlight a channel logo.

Channel logos are displayed to the left of

2 Press the RED Action button (Record).

The program is now set for recording. When the program is due to start, the recorder will switch to the correct channel and start

recording

• You can also use the



REC

button to set

the recording.

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

The Schedule Area

Note

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

may occur in the program broadcast schedules.

on page 50).

program titles.

2 Press the RED Action button (Unlock).

The padlock icon above the video window becomes unlocked. It remains unlocked for the remainder of your current TV viewing session.

If you want to lock the video window again, follow the same procedure. The button will now act as Lock.

RED

Action

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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 to the previous screen on that channel.

YELLOW

Action button.

to return

ENTER

Areas

The GUIDE Plus+® system consists of seven

Areas

. All Areas can be accessed from the

Menu bar.

•

Grid

– The GUIDE Plus+ system Home Area. Displays TV listings information for the next seven days by time and channel.

•

– Search for TV programs by category (e.g., Sport), subcategory (e.g., Football) or keyword.

•

My TV

– Set up a profile and receive recommendations according to your preferences.

•

Schedule

recordings.

•

Info

such as weather (not available in all regions).

•

Editor

•

Setup

system.

– Show all scheduled

– Area for additional information,

– Change channel settings.

– Setup the GUIDE Plus+®

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 see TV listings for the next seven days, starting with the current day.

When you highlight a program in the Grid, you can see information about it in the Information Box, including title, synopsis, channel, source, time and length. If there is an

symbol in the Information Box, it means that there is an extended synopsis available. Press the

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

From the Grid Area you can:

• View and scroll through program listings

• Read program synopsis

• Tune to a program that’s currently

• Set a program to record

• Lock or unlock the video window.

• Access Information panels.

INFO

showing

button to see it.

Browsing the Grid

Use the following remote buttons to browse the grid:

///

Grid

 /

BLUE

time/date in the Grid.

ENTER

exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and start watching the program.

(cursor buttons) – Navigate the

PREV/ NEXT

– Previous / next day

Action button – Return to the current

– Press on the current selection to

GUIDE

. You can

– Previous / next page

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.

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The Search Area

From the Search Area you can:

• Search by category

• Search by subcategory

• Search by keyword

• Read program synopsis

• Tune to a program that’s currently showing

• Set a program to record

• Access Information panels.

Searching

You can search for programs by category, subcategory or by keyword (My Choice). Categories for searching include Movies (purple), Sport (green), Children (blue) and Others (teal). In some countries there is a further subcategory available called ‘Tip of the Day’. These are programs recommended by a local partner, such as a TV magazine.

1 Select ‘Search’ from the Menu bar.

2 Select a category and a subcategory.

ENTER

3 Start the search.

The search results are shown sorted by time and date.

• If no search results are displayed, it means there are no programs for the current day that match your search criteria.

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.

• If you choose

All

as the subcategory, all programs in the category you selected will show up in the search results.

ENTER

3 Enter a keyword to appear in the menu.

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When you’re finished, press the

GREEN

Action button to exit and continue.

ENTER

4 Start the keyword search.

• You can delete or edit keywords using the

RED

and

GREEN

Action buttons.

• When you have set more than two keywords, an

All

subcategory automatically appears which allows you to search for all your keywords.

My TV Area

The My TV Area allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define a profile by channels, themes and/or keywords. As soon as a personal profile has been set, the GUIDE Plus+ system continuously scans the TV listings for the next seven days. Whenever you access the My TV Area, a list of programs matching your profile appears.

From the My TV Area you can:

• Set up a profile by channel, theme and/ or keyword.

• Edit and delete profiles.

• Read program synopsis

• Tune to a program that’s currently showing

• Set a program to record

• Access Information panels.

Setting up a profile

You can set up a profile with any combination of up to 16 channels, four categories and 16 keywords.

1 Select ‘My TV’ from the Menu bar.

2 Press the YELLOW Action button to set a profile.

Channels

is now highlighted.

3 To add a channel to your profile, press the YELLOW Action button.

Select a channel from the mosaic of channel icons and press

ENTER

. Repeat this step to

add up to 16 channels.

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4 To add a theme to your profile, highlight ‘Themes’ and press the YELLOW Action button.

Select a theme from the Search Area categories and press step to add up to four categories.

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

ENTER

. Repeat this

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.

Use the

ENTER

screen keyboard. When you’re finished, press the continue.

6 Press

///

to select characters from the on-

GREEN

• You can add up to 16 keywords by

• You can edit or delete your profile using

ENTER

repeating step

the

RED

and

buttons followed by

Action button to exit and

to activate your profile.

GREEN

Action buttons.

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

2 Press the GREEN Action button (Edit).

below.

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3 Use the cursor and number buttons to edit the recording date, start time, end time and channel.

Use the

/

buttons or the number buttons

to edit. Press the

continue, or the

GREEN

Action button to go to

RED

Action button to go

back.

4 Enter a name for the scheduled recording.

5 Highlight the right recording tile.

6 Press the RED Action button (Quality) to change the recording quality.

Select from or

AUTO1, XP, SP, LP, EP,

SLP, SEP

(if manual recording is set to On).

7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency.

Select from the various options for one-time,

Use the

ENTER

///

buttons followed by

to select characters from the on-

daily and weekly recordings.

screen keyboard. After entering the whole name, press the

GREEN

Action button to continue.

Note

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

HDD.

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8 Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to select the recording destination.

Select from Replace Recording)

DVD, HDD1 or

HDDr

(Auto

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

9 Press  to access the extended recording options:

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

Genre

• Use the

YELLOW

) to select one.

GREEN

Action button (

Action button

Timing

to add extra time to the end of the recording (

PDC

• Press

+0, +10, +20, +30

(

V–P

)).



to display the standard

or VPS/

recording options again.

)

Note

DVR-940HX-S:

2• For a DVD timer recording, if

off), the recorder will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not fit onto the disc even on MN1 recording quality then the Recovery Recording feature will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead.

• If there is very little free space left on the HDD, an Auto Replace Recording may not complete successfully.

• If the HDD is being used for playback or high-speed copying when an Auto Replace Recording is due to start, the new timer recording will not replace the old one. However, the next time the timer recording starts, both of the older two programs will be erased.

•

DVR-940HX-S:

3• If you set the timer recording to use VPS/PDC, you must switch the recorder into standby before the timer

recording is due to start for it to work correctly. For non-VPS/PDC timer recordings there is no need to switch the recorder into standby.

• Optimized Recording will not work if VPS/PDC is on.

• Up to 8 timer recordings can be set with VPS/PDC.

• VPS/PDC cannot be set for recordings made from digital broadcasts or an external input, or when the recording mode is set to

If an external HDD (HDD2) is connected, this can also be selected.

Auto Replace Recording is always to the internal HDD (HDD1).

AUTO

Optimized Rec

(see

Optimized Rec

on page 145) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is

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Deleting a scheduled recording

1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.

2 Press the RED Action button (Delete).

The scheduled event is deleted.

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 VIDEO Plus+ programming number.

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

• 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.

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Setting a manual recording

1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.

2 Press the GREEN Action button (Manual).

3 Use the number and

///

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

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 Action button (

/

buttons to select a channel from the

mosaic, followed by

Mosaic

) and use the

ENTER

YELLOW

//

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.

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About timer recording

Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week.

You can set the recording quality for your timer recording in the same way as for a regular recording, but with the added option of an

AUTO

mode, which maximizes the recording quality for the space available on the disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to the (internal) HDD).

You can set timer recordings to record to a recordable DVD or to the hard disk drive. For regular (daily or weekly) HDD timer recordings that you don’t need to keep, you can use the Auto Replace Recording

feature

to automatically replace the previous timer recording with the new one. Note that when you use this feature, the previous recording made on that timer program will be replaced by the next one, regardless of whether you have watched it yet or not.

You can also set the recorder so that it will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on to the disc if it would not otherwise fit at the recording quality you set (see

Optimized Rec

on page 145 for more on

this). Finally, if you set a timer recording to record

to DVD but there isn’t a recordable DVD loaded at the time of the recording, the Recovery Recording feature will automatically record the program to the HDD for you.

DVR-940HX-S:

If the recording destination is the external HDD but at the time of recording the external HDD is not connected, the internal HDD will be used for the recording. During high-speed copying, the recording destination may also be changed automatically.

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

Important

•A timer recording can’t be set if there are already 32 timer programs waiting to be recorded.

• Timer recording will not start if: – The recorder is already recording. – A disc is being initialized, finalized or unfinalized.

• Timer recording will start when the operation preventing timer recording has finished.

• The timer indicator ( ) lights in the front panel display when the timer is active. If the indicator is blinking it means that (for a DVD timer recording) there is no disc loaded, or the disc loaded is not recordable (for an HDD timer recording it means that the HDD is not recordable).

DVR-940HX-S:

If the timer is set to record to the external HDD, but the external HDD is not recordable, the timer indicator does not blink to warn of this.

• 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.

Note

DVR-940HX-S:

Auto Replace Recording is always to the internal HDD (HDD1).

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• VPS/PDC works only with analog stations; it does not work with digital TV stations.

• VPS/PDC may not work with all broadcast stations in your country/area. Check with the stations for compatibility.

• The hours between 3:00 and 5:00 in the morning are used by the GUIDE Plus+ system to download program information. During these times, VPS/ PDC may not work reliably; leave VPS/ PDC off if you set a timer recording for these times.

Extending a timer recording in progress

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

Canceling or extending the timer

REC

1 Press and hold for three seconds during a timer recording.

Recording continues, but the timer indicator disappears from the front panel display indicating that the timer has been canceled.

REC

2 Press repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute blocks.

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.

STANDBY/ON



1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.



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

The front panel display briefly shows

LOCK

. If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel,

• To unlock the recorder, press and hold

STOP

LOCK

is briefly displayed again.

on the front panel (while the



recorder is stopped) for three seconds until the display shows

UNLOCK

Stopping a timer recording

STOP REC

1 Press during a timer recording.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start recording!

Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not locked (see

Lock Disc

on page 130), and that there are fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.

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

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

• What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?

Basically, the program with the earlier recording start time has priority. However, the recorder will start recording the program with the later start time after the earlier program is finished. If two programs have the same times (but different channels, for example), the program set most recently takes priority.

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

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.)

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. 1, Ext. Rec. 2

A.TV, D.TV

, etc.).

• Enter a channel program number.

Switching a channel on/off

You can choose whether or not to display a channel in the Grid Area by switching the channel on or off in the Editor Area.

1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.

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

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.

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.

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Changing the source and program number

1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.

Name On/Off Source BBC1

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

E4 Off

UKGOL On

Prog. No.

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

2 Highlight the right channel tile of the channel you want to make a change to.

3 Press the RED Action button to change the channel source, or the GREEN Action button to enter a program number.

Each press of the changes the channel source (

Ext. Rec. 1

RED

Action button

A.TV, D.TV

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

A.TV

D.TV

ENTER

(When set to

, make sure that the program number 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.

Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup

1 Select ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar.

Press ENTER to access the Basic Setup screen.

Basic Setup

Host Channel Setup

GUIDE Plus+ System Information

2 Highlight the part you want to change.

You can change the Language, Country, Postal Code

and the External Receiver

settings.

3 Press

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.

ENTER

to confirm.

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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 42 for a list of all the European Host Channels.

If you know your Host Channel details (source and program number) or if the automatic identification did not provide the expected result, you can identify your Host Channel manually. Select

Setup

in the Setup area and follow the instructions on the TV. Select the correct source (e.g., internal tuner or external receiver) and enter the respective program number (e.g., if you have to press 9 on the remote to watch your Host Channel, enter 9 as the program number). When you next switch the recorder into standby the GUIDE Plus+ system will complete the Host Channel setup.

You can reset the Host Channel settings at any time back to the default setting of automatic. Please be aware that resetting the Host Channel will erase all TV listings data.

Host Channel

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting

This FAQ covers only a few questions. For a complete list please consult the GUIDE Plus+ website at: www.europe.guideplus.com

FAQ

• When I tried setting up my external receiver I could not get any of the attempts to work, what should I do?

A: There could be several reasons why your external receiver could not be controlled.

– The connections could be wrong. Make sure that the G-LINK cable is connected to the G-LINK connector on the recorder and the IR blaster is in front of the external receiver, pointing towards the IR receiver of your external receiver. See

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver

on page 19.

– 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 onscreen 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

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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.

• My external receiver was successfully setup. However I have found that when the GUIDE Plus+ system has to change to a channel with a 3-digit program number in the external receiver's preset, it does not work. It looks like the GUIDE Plus+ system can only send two digits.

With the number of channels increasing, the number of digits has increased as well. While older boxes use only 2 digits, newer boxes require up to 4. It is possible that you selected an older code for your brand during set-up. Please access the Setup Area, select External Receiver and repeat the setup for your brand (Note: Every time you see the on-screen question about whether the receiver has changed to a certain channel, the GUIDE Plus+ system has sent a different code). Try all the different codes until your GUIDE Plus+ system can control your external receiver correctly. If you have no success, try to receive new codes overnight.

•I used to receive data through my terrestrial antenna or analog cable without a set-top box. Now, I have “upgraded” to a satellite system or to digital cable with external receiver. What should I do to receive data for the GUIDE Plus+ system?

You can try to receive your host channel through your new reception method. If you have problems to receive data we recommend that you keep your analog

terrestrial or cable connection only to receive data this way. It is important that you identify your host channel correctly in the Editor Area.

• After I performed the initial set-up I found that the line-up for all the channels received via the external set top box is incorrect. How do I correct this?

You can change the line-up in the editor according to your preferences. Access the Editor Area. Select the channels that you would like to change. Change the source and preset number according to your preferences.

•I performed the set-up but after many hours I still have a blank EPG what is going wrong?

There are several possibilities: – Connections are wrong. See

Connecting up

check everything. – The initial setup of GUIDE Plus+ was

completed incorrectly. Try setting it up again (see

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.

– 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

the GUIDE Plus+® system

and leave the recorder in standby and the external receiver on overnight tuned to the correct host channel.

– You live in a country/region where the GUIDE Plus+ system is not yet available. Check the list of countries to see if you are in a region that is supported.

on page 14 to double

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®

on page 40).

Setting up

on page 40)

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•I used the One-Button-Record feature (red Action button) to set a recording, but I recorded the wrong channel.

If the channel to be recorded is received via the external receiver first make sure that the external receiver was left switched on. Next, in the Editor Area, make sure that the channel to be recorded is correctly set: Access the Editor Area. Check the source and program number of the channel that you wanted to record. Change the source and preset numbers if incorrect.

If you are recording from the recorder’s internal tuner (the setting), make sure that the program number is the same as the preset number set on this recorder. If they are different, go to the Editor Area and change the program number to match the recorder’s preset number.

• The TV listings information doesn’t update.

The latest TV listings information is automatically downloaded by the recorder overnight. This only happens if the recorder is in standby; if the recorder is left on, it will not download. When not using the recorder, please switch it into standby.

Data downloads can take several hours. The front panel display shows downloading. If you switch the recorder on while will be canceled.

• The GUIDE Plus+ system is not supported in my area, but when I switch the recorder into standby, after a while the front panel display shows 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

Plus+ service starts in your area, please set the postal code again.

EPG

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®

on page 40). When the GUIDE

A.TV

D.TV

EPG

when

is displayed, the download

EPG

. Can I stop

• 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

setup

on page 59 for how to do this.

Manual Host Channel

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Chapter 6

Using the digital electronic program guide

This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or

the Initial Setup menu) is set to

Digital EPG

The Digital EPG system

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

program. The Digital EPG screen consists of Program

Information, Channel List and General Program List. This section describes information displayed in the schedule and information windows.

Note that the recorder’s clock must be set to the correct time and date to ensure all relevant EPG information is displayed.

General Program List

D007

Appears when the schedule table can be

scrolled forward or backward

Time schedule

Channel list

Highlights the currently selected

channel

Indicates the program set for recording

Appears when other programs (often

short ones) have been scheduled for the same period

Program title

Time dividers

• The general program list may show sections whose bottom right corners have been folded. This indicates that other programs have been scheduled for that period. To view the title of such a program and related information, highlight a folded section, and then press

/

Note

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

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Program information

D007

Channel number

Station name

Program title

Appear when other programs have been

scheduled for the same period

Program schedule

Program genre

Using the Digital EPG

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

GUIDE

1 Press to display the Digital EPG screen.

The EPG screen updates automatically if the EPG data is acquired successfully. If not, the Digital EPG screen shows a blank image.

• Press  PREV/ NEXT

to skip to

the next or previous channel list page.

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

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

ENTER

• You can check information about programs scheduled up to 1 week ahead, depending on conditions.

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

INFO

3 Press to view more information about the selected program.

Detailed information appears in the schedule window.

If the screen contains further information,

More ...

is displayed.

• To quit the display of detailed information, press

RETURN/EXIT

D007

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

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

INFO

again (or

14:0513:40 -

More...

2 Select a TV program.

D007

Note

1 The general program list does not show programs that have already finished.

GUIDE

4 Press to exit the Digital EPG screen.

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Setting timer programs

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

GUIDE

1 Press to display the Digital EPG screen.

ENTER

2 Select a program.

• Select a program currently on-air: press

ENTER

to close the Digital EPG screen

watch the channel immediately, or press

RED

to set the program for recording

immediately.

• Select a program not yet started then press

ENTER

RED

for recording.

D007

to set the program

Other useful EPG functions

EPG Jump

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

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

Date

Time

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

ENTER

4 Select ‘Jump’.

The Program List for the specified day and time is displayed.

Mon.13.Sep

14:00

CancelJump

ENTER

3 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.

D007

A red clock icon appears for the program.

GUIDE

4 Press to exit the Digital EPG screen.

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EPG Search

1 Press YELLOW when the EPG screen (Program 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

•

Sun.12.Sep

12:00

Select

•

CancelSearch

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

ENTER

after each genre.

5 Select ‘OK’.

ENTER

6 Select ‘Search’.

The results of your search are displayed.

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Chapter 7

Recording

About DVD recording

This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media.

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for

Video mode

has its advantages, and it depends on what you want to do with the recording which mode you choose.

If you want to edit your recordings in any significant way, VR mode offers greater possibilities for cutting, copying, and changing the way the video is presented.

Video mode is less flexible when it comes to editing, but it has the advantage that it is compatible with standard DVD players

(many of which won’t play VR mode discs Once a disc is initialized for a particular

mode, all recording on that disc will be in that mode.

DVD+RW discs can be initialized for

mode

recording.

DVD-RAM discs can be initialized for VR mode recording.

DVD+R discs do not require initializing.

VR mode

recording. Each

+VR

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.

Max. titles

(per disc)

99 99

• This recorder cannot play or record unfinalized Video mode and DVD+R discs recorded on another recorder. DVD+RW discs recorded on another recorder are playable on this recorder but are not recordable.

• The maximum continuous recording time for one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc.

• 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 150.

Max.

chapters

(per title)

999

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.

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• 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

compatibility

compatibility information.

Disc / content format playback

on page 7 for detailed disc

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.

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 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 150) matches the TV line system of the source you’re recording.

and 99 respectively. No

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 146).

When set to Video Mode On, high-speed copying from HDD to Video mode DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/+RW is possible. When recording a bilingual broadcast, set which channel you want to record from the Initial Setup menu (see page 142).

When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, high-speed copying isn’t possible. However, both channels of bilingual broadcasts are recorded and you can switch the audio on playback.

Bilingual Recording

Note

DVR-940HX-S only:

The same limits apply to the external HDD.

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Recorded audio

In all except the recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format

(only Dolby Digital 2.0 can be recorded; Dolby Digital 5.1 recording is not possible)

set to

LPCM

quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format. If the broadcast audio is bilingual and you

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

LPCM

Recording setting (page 142) to select the

A/L

B/R

recording starts. In other cases, both channels of a bilingual broadcast will be recorded and you can switch on playback.

LPCM

mode, sound is

. When

, sound is recorded in high

setting, use the Bilingual

audio channel to record before

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 on-screen.

Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded to HDD, CPRM-compatible VR mode DVD-R/-RW (see below), or DVD-RAM.

When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see

Displaying disc information on-screen

page 93).

CPRM

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

Content Protection for Recordable Media

This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRMcompatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0 / 8x or higher) or DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode, DVD-RAM discs or on the HDD.

DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recording equipment and copyright

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

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

Switching between A.TV and D.TV tuners

•

DVR-940HX-S:

•

DVR-545HX-S:

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

Changing channels

There are a number of ways to select analog and digital TV channels.

change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby.

•

DVR-940HX-S:

•

DVR-545HX-S:

buttons

A.TV/D.T

SHIFT

Note that you can’t

CHANNEL

–

CHANNEL

Smart Jog

PREV NEXT

CHANNEL +/–

CHANNEL

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.

Using the D.TV Channel List

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

ENTER

. Use the

channel, then press channel.

/

buttons to select a

ENTER

D001

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

D002

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

D003

******

D004

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

D005

****

D006

******

to switch to that

• Number buttons

For example, to select channel 4 (digital channel D004), press channel 34 (digital channel D034), press

•

CH +/–

, 4,

ENTER

buttons on the front panel

then

ENTER

; for

• For D.TV channels only, you can also use the Channel List—see below.

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 3 minutes.

2 Analog channel presets are numbered 1 to 99; digital channel presets are numbered D001 to D999.

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Displaying a channel banner

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

INFO

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

D001

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

Now

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

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

• Use the

/

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

ENTER

• The channel banner displays the Subtitles ( ) and MHEG ( ) icon if that channel supports the MHEG application (see

Using the MHEG application

below).

• To see more detailed channel information, press

Now

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

Use the

/

INFO

buttons to display information about previous and following programs. Use the buttons to see information about other channels.

• If there is still more information to be displayed, the

More ...

BLUE

button to see the extra

is displayed; press

information.

• To hide the channel banner, press

RETURN

again.2

Wed.30.Apr 12:46

12:00

11:30

12:30

12:00--

12:0011:30-

More...

/

Changing D.TV audio languages

•

DVR-940HX-S:

•

DVR-545HX-S:

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

AUDIO

SHIFT

Changing D.TV subtitle languages

•

DVR-940HX-S:

•

DVR-545HX-S:

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

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SUBTITLE

Using the MHEG application

(UK only)

Some stations bring you programs with the MHEG (Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application encoded, letting you

experience D.TV interactively. The channel banner displays an icon ( ) to

indicate that the MHEG application can be run.

•

DVR-940HX-S:

•

DVR-545HX-S:

TEXT

SHIFT+DISPLA

Press to start the MHEG application.

• You can also use any of the colour buttons.

• Press

TEXT (DVR-940HX-S) or

DISPLAY/TEXT (DVR-545HX-S)

the MHEG application.

TEXT

SHIFT

to quit

Note

1 Due to inaccurate information provided by the broadcaster, some icons may occasionally be present or absent

in error. 2 Not all channels supply more detailed information. 3 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. 4 This function is not available when subtitle display is active.

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Changing A.TV audio channels

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

•

DVR-940HX-S:

•

DVR-545HX-S:

Press to change the audio type.

The current audio channel is displayed onscreen.

• If the NICAM audio setting (see

Select

on page 142) is set to you are watching a NICAM broadcast, you can switch between

Regular

• If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you can also select the language.

• You can also select the language for a non-NICAM bilingual broadcast.

AUDIO

SHIFT

NICAM

(non-NICAM) audio.

NICAM

Regular

NICAM A NICAM B

Regular

NICAM A+B

A (L) B (R)

A + B (L+R)

NICAM

and

Note

• When recording to the HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, to DVD in Video mode, or on the

LPCM

setting, only one channel of a bilingual broadcast is recorded. In this case, decide which language you want to record before recording by setting the Bilingual Recording setting (see

Bilingual Recording

on page 142).

Switching between TV and DVD

When the recorder is stopped or recording you can choose whether to have the audio/ video from the built-in TV tuner (or external input) play on your TV (‘DVD mode’), or watch the channel that the TV is currently set to (‘TV mode’).

During playback or when a menu is being displayed on-screen, 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.

mode setting.

TV/DVD

• When watching a recording made from an external input with recording selected (see

Bilingual

External Audio

on page 142), you can switch the audio channel between left ( (

L+R

), right (R) or both

L+R

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Setting the picture quality/ recording time

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

Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are six standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.

When Manual Recording is set to On (see

Manual Recording

option will be available (

LPCM

, depending on what you set).

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

SEP

mode will automatically revert to

•

DVR-940HX-S:

•

DVR-545HX-S:

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.

on page 145), a further

MN1

MN3

REC MODE

SHIFT

MN32

SLP

is the

, the recording

SLP

•

SEP

(Super Extended Play) – Lowest video quality but gives about ten hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

•

MN1

MN32 / LPCM1 – Manual /

Linear PCM (available only when manual recording is on)

The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and shown on-screen together with the recording time for a blank recordable disc. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for that disc is also shown. (Note that if the On Screen Display setting (see

Display

on page 149) is

Off

then this

On Screen

information is not displayed.)

Note

1 Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is recorded at XP quality. When recording a bilingual broad-

cast, select which audio channel to record (see

Bilingual Recording

on page 142).

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Basic recording from the TV

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

Basic recording from the TV involves just setting the channel to record, choosing whether to record to the HDD or a DVD and selecting the recording quality.

HDD/DVD

1 Select the HDD1 or DVD for recording.

• If you’re recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you load a new blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc).

• If you want to record a VR mode DVD-R or a Video mode DVD-RW, you must initialize it before proceeding (see

Initializing recordable DVD discs

page 80).

DVR-940HX-S:

DVR-545HX-S:

A.TV/D.T

SHIFT

A.TV/D.T

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

CHANNEL

–

DVR-940HX-S:

DVR-545HX-S:

CHANNEL

PREV NEXT

CHANNEL

Select a TV channel to record.

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.

DVR-940HX-S:

DVR-545HX-S:

REC MODE

SHIFT

REC MODE

Set the picture quality/recording time.

• See

Setting the picture quality/recording

time

on page 72 for detailed instructions.

DVR-940HX-S:

DVR-545HX-S:

AUDIO

SHIFT

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

See

Changing A.TV audio channels

page 71 for more 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.

DVR-940HX-S:

DVR-545HX-S:

AUDIO

SHIFT

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 (DVR-940HX-S) SUBTITLE

(DVR-545HX-S)

SHIFT +

to select.

Note

DVR-940HX-S only:

If the external HDD is connected and available for recording, you can select it here.

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REC

7 Start recording.

If you want to set a recording end time, press the



REC

button repeatedly. The recording time increases in 30 minute increments, up to a maximum of six hours. The time the recording will end is shown on-screen and in the front panel display. When the recording ends, the recorder automatically switches into standby if no other operation is being performed.

• To cancel the set recording time, press



REC

• If you want to pause recording at any

, press  PAUSE

time

. 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

REC



STOP

• Recording will stop automatically when there is no more space on the HDD/ DVD, or after 12 hours of HDD recording (whichever is sooner).

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

Tip

• During recording you can turn on/off the SCART loop through function. During recording, press the front panel button to switch to through on), or

NORM

(loop through off). Loop through

SCART THRU

CH –

to switch to

CH +

(loop

SCART

is automatically reset to off after recording has finished. Note that you can’t switch loop through on if recording from the

AV1(RGB)-TV

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

connectors.

Note

1 Except during Chase Play.

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Pause Live TV

HDD

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

Setting up for Pause Live TV

You can use the Pause Live TV feature with an AV Link-compatible TV connected using a SCART cable (see TV tuner setup for Pause Live TV below), or using this recorder’s internal tuner (see Using the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TV below).

TV tuner setup for Pause Live TV

To use this feature with an external TV tuner, the recorder must be connected to your TV using a SCART cable, and the AV Link setting (page 150) should be set to This Recorder

Only.

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