Pioneer DVR-433H-S manual Getting started Making your first recording, Playing back your recording

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04Getting started

Making your first recording

This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program on either the HDD, or to a recordable DVD.

Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 5 (Recording).

STANDBY/ONHDD/DVD

DISPLAY TV/DVD
HELP	INPUT SELECT		CLEAR
AUDIO	SUBTITLE	ANGLE
			CHANNEL
DISCNAVIGATOR			SHOWVIEW
TOP			MENU
MENU			MENU
MENU
	ENTER
HOME			RETURN
MENU			RETURN
	REC MODE	BACK CM SKIP
SHIFT	ONE TOUCH	ST0P REC	REC
SHIFT	COPY	ST0P REC	REC

TV DRECT REC

DVD RECORDER

1If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder.

Press STANDBY/ON to switch on.

•Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder.

2Use the HDD/DVD button to select the HDD or DVD as the recording destination.

If you choose to record to the HDD, skip to step 5 now.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE (front panel only) to open the disc tray.

4Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label side face-up, using the disc guide to align the disc.

•When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder will take a moment to initialize it for recording.

•Blank DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recording out of the box.

5Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV channel you want to record from.

•Channel presets are numbered 1–99.

•If the recorder is connected to your TV using a SCART cable and your TV supports Direct Recording, it’s possible to quickly start recording whatever channel your TV is tuned to. See Direct recording from TV on page 40 for detailed instructions.

6 Press REC to start recording.

•By default, the recording will be in SP (standard play) mode, which will give you around two hours of recording from a blank DVD disc. The different recording modes and their recommended uses are covered in more detail in the chapter on Recording.

• You can pause recording by pressing . Press REC or again to restart recording.

7When you want to stop recording, press

STOP REC.

Playing back your recording

The TV program you just recorded should be on the HDD or DVD disc as a single title with one or more chapters.

• Press to start playback.

If you want to stop playback before the end of the recording, press .

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Contents DVR-433H-SDVR-433H-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Disc Setup menu Video/Audio Adjust menuInitial Setup menu Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box General disc compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityJpeg file compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk drive Optimizing HDD performanceConnecting up Connecting up ChapterRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Extra features for use with compatible TVs Connecting up Easy connections Connecting up Using other types of audio/video output Using the supplied audio/video cableUsing the S-video or component video output Connect the Video Output jack to a video input on your TVThis enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to watch discsThis enables you to record scrambled TV channels Connect RF antenna cables as shownConnecting up Connecting an external decoder box Scart AVDecoder Wall outlet Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround soundPlugging Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesAfter checking all the connections, plug in the recorder Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Help Controls and displays Remote controlClear Controls and displays ShiftStop REC RECControls and displays Display NtscLP / SLP EP / SEPSwitching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter EnterGetting started Other settings you can make Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recordingSelect the TV screen type, ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?When you want to stop recording, press Getting started Making your first recordingPlaying back your recording Press REC to start recordingGetting started Using the built-in TV tuner Changing TV channelsChanging audio channels NicamSwitching between TV and DVD Press STANDBY/ON to switch on Getting started Basic playbackIf playing video from the HDD, skip to below To stop playback, pressPlaying DVD discs Playing from the HDDPlaying CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDsGetting started Using the Home Menu Displaying disc information on- screenHome Menu Home menu optionsHDD and removable disc activity display Stop displayPlay display Recording displayHDD Video mode compatibility RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recordingRecording Recording time and picture quality Restrictions on video recordingRecorded audio Recording equipment and copyrightRecording Setting the picture quality/recording time Basic recording from the TVXP High quality SP Standard play LP Long play Front panel display shows the channel numberDirect recording from TV RecordingTo stop the recording, press Stop REC Recording Setting a timer recording Easy Timer Recording Set the TV channel and recording qualityCurrent time Recording start time Press Enter to set the start timeIf the channel number isnt displayed, use Confirm that the settings are correctSelect ‘Store Program’ to finish Video Plus+ programming with the power off Setting a manual timer recordingPress Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Press ’VIDEO Plus+ Shift + MENU’Enter the timer recording settings To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu TipEditing a timer program Deleting a timer programSkipping a regular timer program Extending a timer recording in progressTimer recording FAQ Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressYou can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set UnlockSee Connecting up for connection options Playback ComponentSet up the recorder Press REC when you’re ready to start recordingSee Audio In Settings on page 94 for more on these settings Automatic recording from a satellite tunerAlso, set the camcorder to VTR mode Recording Recording from a DV camcorderPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a discUse Press EnterPress Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Finalize’ Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’Initializing a recordable DVD disc It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the discPlayback Playback ChapterIntroduction Navigating discs and the HDDUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc PlaybackUsing the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Genre Display all genres or just a selected genrePress Select what you want to playPlayback Scanning discs Playing in slow motionSlow 1/4 ScanSearch Mode Play Mode menuPlayback Frame advance/frame reverse Repeat play RepeatPlayed over and over.1 Repeat to build up a program list Program playTo play the program list, press Displaying and switching subtitles Other Program play functionsPlayback Switching DVD soundtracks Switching audio channelsStereo Stereo default Left channel only Right channel only Audio channels currently playing are indicated on- screenSwitching camera angles To switch the camera angle, press Angle Shift +Copying and back-up Copying and back-up ChapterOne Touch Copy Restrictions on copyingUsing Copy Lists Canceling One Touch CopyCopying and back-up Copying from HDD to DVDSelect ‘HDD DVD’ Select VR mode or Video mode for the copyIf you select Use Existing Copy List, skip to below Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Select ‘Start Copy’ to start copyingErase Copying from DVD to HDDTitle Name Erase Section MoveSelect the type of edit Highlight the title you want to move and pressPreview DivideCombine Chapter EditRecording Mode Set ThumbnailBilingual Using disc back-upOption Copying and back-up Playback will automatically stop when you do this EditingEditing Chapter Disc Navigator screenEditing Command menu panel options Video mode VR mode Original Play ListEditing accuracy HDD genresSelect ‘Create’ from the command menu panel EditingCreate PlayKey Characters Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameVideo You can also use the CM Skip Shift + Buttons Select ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screenSelect ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Set Genre Use this command to assign a genre to a titleLock Genre Name Multi-ModeSelect ‘Next’ from the command menu panel Select ‘Undo’ from the command menu panelUndo For example, select Erase to erase all the marked titlesUsing the Jukebox Using the Jukebox ChapterCopying CDs to the HDD Press to starts CD playback Press ONE Touch CopyEditing Jukebox albums Using the Jukebox Playing music from the JukeboxSelecting a track from an album to play Using the Jukebox Changing the album viewDisplay order GenrePhotoViewer Chapter PhotoViewerPlaying a slideshow PhotoViewer Reloading files from a discZooming the image Rotating an imageDisc Setup menu Disc Setup menu ChapterBasic settings Initialize settingsDisc Setup menu Finalize settings1Initialize HDD Optimize HDDVideo/Audio Adjust menu Video/Audio Adjust menu ChapterSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a presetSetting the picture quality for disc playback Video/Audio Adjust menuSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Audio DRC ‘Max’Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options ExplanationInitial Setup menu RGB Mpeg Mpeg PCMLanguage Settings OSD Language English Audio Language EnglishOther Auto LanguageDVD-RW Auto Init VR Mode Video ModeVideo Mode Off Video Mode OnParental Lock Set Password Change PasswordRemote Control Mode Recorder Still Picture FieldAdditional information about the TV system settings Additional information about component video outputAbout the input line system About Ntsc on PAL TVSelecting other languages for language options Select ‘Other’ from the language listSelect the language you want Press Enter to confirm and exit the screenWhen viewing on a standard TV or monitor When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitorAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Minimum copying times DVD disc type RecMode MinsProblem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information Frequently asked questions HDDAbout DV DV-related messagesVR mode DVD Video mode DVD Resolution Level Video mode On HDDAdditional information Manual recording modes Additional information Language code list Country/Area code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letterMessage Explanation/Action Message Additional information Resetting the recorder Cleaning the pickup lensHandling discs CondensationMoving the recorder Additional information Hints on installationDon’t Additional information Glossary Mpeg audio Mpeg videoOptical digital output PCM Pulse Code ModulationAdditional information Specifications TimerTuner Input/OutputSupplied accessories AV Connectors 21-pin connector assignmentComponent video output LINK/IEEE 1394 standardLanguage audio 61, 96 code list 108 DVD menu Error messages 106 recording fromIndex Timer recording 41-47 Title NtscPioneer Corporation VRB1379-A