Pioneer DVR-630H-S manual Getting started Making your first recording, Playing back your recording

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Getting 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 6 (Recording).

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OPEN/CLOSE

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

Press STANDBY/ON to switch on.

2Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder.Press HDD to record to the HDD, or DVD to record to a recordable DVD.

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

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE 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 CH +/– buttons to select the TV channel you want to record from.

•You can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel if the recorder is stopped.

•Channel presets are numbered 1–99.

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.

• You can pause recording by pressing PAUSE. Press REC or PAUSE 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 PLAY to start playback.

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

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Contents DVR-630H-SDVR-530H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Additional information Disc Setup menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Initial Setup menuFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box Compressed audio compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility CD-R/RW compatibilityWMA Windows Media Audio compatibility Jpeg file compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Optimizing HDD performance About the internal hard disk driveFront panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Rear panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections Connecting up Using other types of video output Connecting using an S-video outputConnecting using the component video output Connect RF antenna cables as shown This enables you to watch and record TV channelsThis enables you to watch the output from this recorder This enables you to record scrambled TV channelsThis enables you to watch discs This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiverConnecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting up Connecting a USB device PluggingJpeg file storage devices Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Return Controls and displays Remote controlControls and displays EP / SEP Controls and displays DisplayNtsc LP / SLPSwitching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Enter Getting startedIs your TV compatible with progressive scan video? Other settings you can makeSelecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’Press REC to start recording When you want to stop recording, pressGetting started Making your first recording Playing back your recordingNicam Getting started Using the built-in TV tunerChanging TV channels Changing audio channelsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Press STANDBY/ON to switch onGetting started Basic playback Press HDD to playback from the HDD, or DVD to play a DVDPlaying from the HDD Playing DVD discsPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsHome menu options Getting started Using the Home MenuDisplaying disc information on- screen Home MenuHDD and removable disc activity display Stop displayPlay display Recording display Total running time of title Angle indicatorCopy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator # Recording modeAbout DVD recording HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording Recording ChapterRecording Recording time and picture quality Recorded audioRestrictions on video recording Recording equipment and copyright Setting the picture quality/recording timeRecording Basic recording from the TVSetting a timer recording Use the Audio button to select the audio channel to recordTo stop the recording, press Stop REC Easy Timer Recording Current time Recording start timePress Enter to set the start time Press Enter to set the end time Timer recording using the G-Code programming systemAfter making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press Enter Confirm that the settings are correctSetting a manual timer recording Code programming with the power offTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Enter the timer recording settingsSkipping a regular timer program Extending a timer recording in progressEditing a timer program Deleting a timer programWhat happens when two or more timer programs overlap? Timer recording FAQCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t setSee Connecting up for connection options Recording Simultaneous recordingPlayback Component Automatic recording from a satellite tuner Set up the recorderPress REC when you’re ready to start recording See Audio In Settings on page 93 for more on these settingsPress Enter Also, set the camcorder to VTR modeRecording Recording from a DV camcorder UseThere’s a picture, but no sound Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc Can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorderIt takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc Recorder’s settingPress Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ Initializing a recordable DVD discNavigating discs and the HDD PlaybackPlayback Chapter IntroductionPlayback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPress Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsStyle Select four or eight titles per screen view Genre Display all genres or just a selected genreScan Playback Scanning discsPlaying in slow motion Slow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2Playback Frame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuSearch Mode Play ModeRepeat Repeat playPlayed over and over.1 Repeat to build up a program list Program playClear Switching DVD soundtracksDisplaying and switching subtitles Other Program play functionsTo switch the camera angle, press Angle Playback Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedlyCopyright Copying and back-upCopying and back-up Chapter One Touch CopyCopying from HDD to DVD Using Copy ListsCanceling One Touch Copy Copying and back-upIf you select Use Existing Copy List, skip to below Select VR mode or Video mode for the copyPress to display the command menu panel Command Menu panel Select ‘HDD DVD’Select ‘Start Copy’ to start copying Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screenCopying from DVD to HDD EraseTitle Name Highlight the title you want to move and press Erase SectionMove Select the type of editChapter Edit PreviewDivide CombineSet Thumbnail Recording ModeUsing disc back-up BilingualOption Copying and back-up To exit the Disc Navigator, press Home Menu EditingEditing Chapter Disc Navigator screenHDD genres Editing Command menu panel optionsVideo mode VR mode Original Play List Editing accuracySelect a title to add to the Play List Select ‘Create’ from the command menu panelEditing PlayKey Characters Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameUsing a USB keyboard to enter a name Key FunctionSelect ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screen Select ‘Edit’ ‘Set Thumbnail’ from the command menu panelOK? Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Use this command to assign a genre to a titleSet Genre LockDefinable genre names, then press Enter Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panelSelect ‘Edit’ ‘Combine’ from the command menu panel Genre NameUndo Multi-ModePress DVD Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD Using the JukeboxUsing the Jukebox Chapter Copying CDs to the HDDUsing the Jukebox Playing music from the Jukebox Editing Jukebox albumsSelecting a track from an album to play Genre Using the JukeboxChanging the album view Sort orderCurrently selected thumbnail Photo ViewerPhoto Viewer Chapter Locating Jpeg picture filesZooming the image Photo Viewer Playing a slideshowImporting files to the HDD Reloading files from a disc or USB devicePhoto Viewer Copying files to a DVD-R/RWSelecting multiple files or folders Erasing Editing files on the HDDCopying selected files to a DVD-R/RW Creating a new folderSelect ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’ NamingCopying Locking/UnlockingSelect ‘Print’ from the menu Once printing has started, you can cancel by pressing EnterPhoto Viewer Printing files Select the files you want to printInput Disc Name Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settingsInitialize HDD Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize settings1 Optimize HDDChoosing a preset Video/Audio Adjust menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputsVideo/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust ‘Max’ Audio DRCSetting Options Explanation Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Mpeg PCM MpegAuto Language Language Settings OSD Language EnglishAudio Language English OtherVideo Mode On DVD-RW Auto Init VR ModeVideo Mode Video Mode OffUSB Additional information about the TV system settings Additional information about component video outputSelecting other languages for language options Additional information Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your Using the TV remote control buttonsWhen viewing on a standard TV or monitor When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Additional information Minimum copying times SEPSLP Additional information Troubleshooting Problem RemedyGeneral Additional information Device connected to the USB port isn’t recognized ProblemCan’t use One Touch Copy HDD to DVD Can’t use One Touch Copy DVD to HDDHow do I make a high-quality copy? Additional information Frequently asked questionsDV-related messages Additional information About DVVideo mode On HDD VR mode DVD Video mode DVD Resolution LevelAdditional information Manual recording modes Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Language Language code letter, Language codeMessage Explanation/Action Message Storing discs Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs CondensationAdditional information Hints on installation GlossaryMoving the recorder Exif Exchangeable Image File DRM Digital Rights Management Mpeg audioMpeg video Dynamic rangeSpecifications Input/Output Supplied accessoriesTimer TunerFrom HDD to DVD 60, 60-62,101 high-speed59, 66 Connecting 12, 18 error messages 106 recording fromLanguage audio 57, 95 code list 108 DVD menu IndexUSB 12, 19, 72, 81, 82, 86, 104 NtscVRB1383-A Pioneer Corporation